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In 2018, Orthodox Easter fell on April 8th, a little earlier than usual but the good news was that we got to celebrate Tsiknopempti (Burnt Thursday) with an array of roasted/grilled meats. What a blast we had last Thursday at Paintbox Bistro for 2018 Kalofagas Tsiknopempti! Greek Supper Club! Thank you to Nisos Importing and Greek …

Last month many of us stepped away from all the meat and rich foods that were indulged during the festive season. It’s become a Kalofagas tradition to celebrate the new year with a fish and seafood themed Greek Supper Club. January 21st was a delicious devening of fish and seafood dishes at Toronto’s St. Lawrence …

You too can make artisan bread like the ones you see at the bakeries. We’re in for afternoon of sticky hands, dusty aprons and delicious breads. Join me on Sunday, April 22nd at Paint Box Bistro, where you will learn the basics of making bread dough and: learn how to make artisan bread …

Every year, Greeks around the world commemorate March 25th, 1821 – the beginning of the Struggle for Greek Independence from the Ottoman Empire. March 25th also falls during Orthodox-Lent and it is my pleasure to cook a Lenten dinner for my Greek Supper guests. Please join at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen for dinner celebrating Greek …

Join me for an afternoon where I unlock the secrets to making phyllo pastry from scratch. I will share the basic phyllo dough recipe then show you how to open phyllo by hand. We will make: Strifti (spiral pie) cheese pie Spanakopita Bougatsa with semolina custard Cost is $90.00, class size limited to …

I am excited to be offering a Greek Easter baking workshop. We’ll share our family’s recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies), Paximadia (Greek biscotti), and finally, we’ll share our secrets for making the best Tsoureki with an array of braided shapes. The class is limited to just 12 spots so get’em before they’re gone! Join …

I am excited to be offering a Greek Easter baking workshop, to be held Sunday Feb.11th (2PM) at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. I will share my family’s recipes for making Easter Koulourakia (cookies), Paximadia (Greek biscotti) and finally, I’ll share my secrets for making the best Tsoureki. The class size is limited so get’em before …

Artemis was the goddess of hunting, the wilderness and wild animals and last Sunday’s Greek Supper Club was dedicated to her. Cretan olive oil and balsamic vinegar were at each table, pasta, herbs, Zaros (Mt. Psiloritis, Crete) sparkling water from Nisos Importing. Theopetra Estate organic wines of Meteora were poured by Chris Dedes of Majestic Wines & …

Last Sunday’s dinner was fun, delicious and as always, an intimate evening with friends at St. Lawrence Market Kitchen. Thank you to United Stars representing Cavino Wines and Apostolos Gerakinis for pouring the Greek wines. Cretan Olive oil and other specialty ingredients from Greece provided with thank by Nisos Importing. Appetizers: Spanakorizo Arancini (Rice Balls) Brie …